Wipes dispenser with mounting bracket and refuse bag hooks

Abstract

A wipes dispenser that has the capability of being mounted in a variety of locations and with a variety of methods and has the capability of having a refuse bag attached to it for the convenient disposal of used wipes. The dispenser is comprised of a body for containing wipes, a lid and dispensing aperture common to many wipe dispensers. However, this invention consists of a mounting bracket with hook holes as part of the back panel of the dispenser and refuse bag hooks located at the bottom of the dispenser making it convenient to be mounted and displayed.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not applicable BACKGROUND [0002] 1. Field of Invention [0003] This invention relates to moistened towelette dispensers and containers. [0004] 2. Discussion of Prior Art [0005] Moistened towelettes, or more commonly known as wet wipes, have become very popular in the past few decades. Many companies are currently manufacturing dispensers and containers for wet wipes. Some are merely containers in which a lid opens and one removes wipes. Others are manufactured so as to dispense an individual wipe which detaches once one wipe is dispensed and the successive wipe is partially removed, referred to as “pop-up” dispensing. This is desirable because it allows for one handed dispensing without having to contact the container or other wipes that may have been handled previously. [0006] Because of the wipes convenience, affordability and effectiveness, they have become extremely popular for personal hygiene. However, they are predominantly locate...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0012] The “Wipes Dispenser with Mounting Bracket and Refuse Bag Hooks” provides the sanitary benefits and convenience of wipes to be made more available in a variety of locations due to the ease of mounting the dispenser and the ability to attach a refuse bag to the dispenser for the disposal of used wipes.

[0013] America is fast approaching another flu and cold season and countless shoppers are getting ready for the holiday season and nearly everyone is indirectly in contact with someone else merely by touching the handle on a shopping cart or basket, opening doors, talking on the public telephone and countless other ways. Children are especially notorious for spreading germs and susceptible to contracting illnesses because they are touching everything and then touching their hands to their faces. Many mothers are well aware of the germs that get spread and are prepared by having wet wipes available in their purse or diaper bag to wipe down the shopping cart and / or their children's hands and faces, as well as their own. However, for most people, wipes are just not an important part of their hygene. As a result, colds and flu and other illnesses are much more widespread than they have to be, especially among children.

[0014] One of the principle objectives of this inventions is therefore to provide an easy and convenient means of mounting (or hanging) a wet wipes dispenser in a variety of locations by means of the back panel mounting bracket formed in the shape of a long hook or by hanging the dispenser on a hook or hooks through the holes formed in the mounting bracket.

[0015] The other principle objective of this invention is to provide a convenient and secure mans to attach a refuse bag to the dispenser for the disposal of used wipes.

[0016] Another objective of this invention is provide an easy means of securing the dispenser through the use of plastic ties, string or ribbon through the hanging hook holes.

[0017] Another objective of this invention is to accommodate various styles, shapes and sizes of wipes in bulk, such as the rectangular wipes stored in a stack like fashion, or wipes stored in a; roll like fashion.

Problems solved by technology

Children are especially notorious for spreading germs and susceptible to contracting illnesses because they are touching everything and then touching their hands to their faces.

However, for most people, wipes are just not an important part of their hygene.

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